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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Living" by Dierks Bentley, in A♭ major at about 83 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Living" by Dierks Bentley

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Living” by Dierks Bentley.

Living
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · pop · rock
Moodhopeful · reflective · uplifting
Signatureeveryday optimism, simple acoustic‑driven storytelling
A major
Key
83
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
Cmaj9
Fm7
E
Fm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, clear and warm, delivered in a conversational, storytelling style
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
drums
steady, mid‑tempo rock beat with a warm, natural tone
bass guitar
solid, supportive low end that locks with the drums
electric guitar
clean arpeggios and melodic fills
piano
subtle, warm chords that add depth to the harmony
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Mountain (2018)

The Mountain leaned harder into bluegrass and Americana than most of Bentley's previous work, with acoustic textures and collaborations with artists like Billy Strings. It debuted at number one on the Billboard country albums chart.

All of The Mountain
Artist

Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley is a country singer and songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona, who moved to Nashville in the late 1990s and signed to Capitol Nashville in 2003. His music draws from mainstream country but also pulls in bluegrass and Americana influences at times. He has placed more than a dozen singles at number one on the country charts over a career spanning two decades.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Living" in?

"Living" by Dierks Bentley is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Living"?

"Living" plays at around 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Living"?

The core progression is A♭, C♯maj9, Fm7, E♭, and Fm, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Living"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, and vocals.

Can I get "Living" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Living" by Dierks Bentley, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Living" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Living" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 83 BPM in A♭ major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Living" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Living" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Living" on?

"Living" appears on The Mountain (2018).

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